DNC Denver

I was able to get a ticket from a friend (thanks Spencer!) for Barack Obama's speech Thursday night at Invesco Field. I had to take pictures of some delegates for a newspaper before the speech, which was a bit hectic, but I got it done and then was able to take a seat and watch the excitement before the speech. Here are some pics from my point-and-shoot from the stands throughout the night.

There's no such a thing as reasoning with a 1 1/2 year old

While on vacation in Minnesota, Bryan's aunt asked if I would take a group shot of her four grandkids. Generally it's not my style to plop everyone down and say cheese, but with four kids under the age of 10, I did what I could. Plus I had only 20 minutes to work with since it was almost dinnertime, and we were quickly losing light. But probably any more than 20 minutes and I would have totally lost their attention. They were all ready to quit after 10. Hopefully next summer, the littlest one can be reasoned with and we can do some fun shots of them all playing together.

Little Kingsley

Really grainy, but I liked the moment.




So I got to visit one of my bestest friends, Meredith, in NYC a week or so ago. While I was there, we did a little photo session with her husband, Scott, and their two-month old little girl, Kingsley. Of course we waited until the last day to do it, and it poured. So - no park - we were confined to their teeny apartment. I used mainly window light which explains all the grain (which I love in some instances). It was a lot of laughs, especially when Kings peed all over Scott. Well, at least it was funny to Mere and me.

Kingsley kicking it in the sink.


Although this photo isn't really in focus, I love it.

Jes & Dave are married!

I met Jes and Dave first while doing their engagement portraits, and they were such a great laid-back couple, I was excited to shoot their wedding. Jes was all smiles all day - so photogenic. And what a kiss! They were married August 9, 2008 at the Denver Tennis Pavillion. Rain threatened all day, but it never fell so we were able to do some portraits in the gardens after the ceremony.


Dave needed help getting dressed, and his groomsmen got right to it.






Someone's flash lit up Jes and her dad perfectly while I was trying to get a different shot from outside through the window. Thanks for the help!
Luckily, no one was hurt in the catching of the bouquet.


I've been traveling and shooting since my last post, so much more soon to follow from other events.